Sands Hotel in Burray, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | Bed and Breakfast | Hotel | Self Catering | Hotel services

Welcome to the Sands Hotel, four star recently upgraded character building situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village, Scotland in the United Kingdom.

All rooms are en suite overlooking the beach and pier where local fishermen work from. Our busy restaurant is open daily serving lunches, bar meals and a la carte, fresh local produce is used whenever possible. The Hotel is completely non-smoking.

The Sands Hotel, originally built as a fish store in 1860 in Scotland, has been recently refurbished and upgraded to provide a high standard of both Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering accommodation in Burray Village.

The imposing building overlooks Burray Harbour, Watersound Bay and South Ronaldsay. The village shop and Burray Post Offce are just 2 minute's walk away and there is also a garage nearby. The Sands Hotel is just 4 miles from the Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margarets Hope.

The Hotel is very popular with tourists during the Summer season as a central base for exploring Orkney. It is also especially popular with divers who come to Orkney to dive the wrecks in Scapa Flow. The flag pole outside the building was once on the German Steamer Ilsenstein.

The Sands Hotel - B & B Accommodation
Guest accommodation consists of 6 ensuite bedroom with sea views. Two double rooms, two twin rooms and two family rooms. All rooms are spacious and have splendid sea views over the harbour. All rooms have en-suite facilities, tea & coffee making facilities and remote control TV. We regret, no pets can be accepted.

Two newly refurbished family suites - modern but very tastefully decorated with a double and a twin room, en-suite, small kitchenette, spacious and relaxing sitting area with views over the village pier and out towards Scapa Flow. All rooms have TV, Phone, Radio Alarm and access to Wi-fi Internet.

The Sands Hotel is also ideally situated for those interested in diving in the nearby waters of Scapa Flow exploring the wrecks of the scuttled German Fleet. Also for explorers - Orkney is abundant in wildlife, seabirds, otters and seals to name but a few. And all lochs in Orkney are a fisherman's paradise as the fishing is free!

Orkney Attractions:
The rich archaelogical heritage of the islands is one of the main atractions of Orkney.

The main historical sites are:

* Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar
* The Standing Stones of Stenness
* Broughs of Birsay and Gurness
* Maes Howe and Mine Howe
* Tomb of the Eagles - www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk

Other attractions include:

* St Magnus Cathedral
* The Italian Chapel
* The Churchill Barriers
* Highland Park - This is the worlds most northerly distillery and is open all year round
* St Magnus Festival - Orkney's premier midsummer celebration of the arts, is held annually in June
* The Orkney Science Festival - is held in the first week of September
* The County Show - is the premier agricultural event held in mid August.

ACTIVITIES

SAIL ORKNEY
Bareboat Yacht charter or hire a skipper and sail among the most beautiful and unique areas in the UK.

ROVING EYE
Explore the sunken German Fleet without getting wet!

SCAPA FLOW DIVING CENTRE
Diving for experienced divers, sea angling and wild life tours.

SCAPA FLOW CHARTERS
Looking for a day or few days diving in Scapa Flow?

HALTON CHARTERS
Diving destinations flexible, allow the skipper to advise the best plan of action for your diving.

SCAPA SCUBA
Orkney's only PADI Dive Centre offering 10% DISCOUNT to Sands Hotel guests wishing to do the half day 'try a dive' course for complete beginners run at the Churchill Barriers. This popular course is for anyone over 10 years of age who is reasonably fit and healthy with basic swimming ability.

SEA ANGLING ASSOCIATION
Go fishing with an experienced fisherman, 4hr and 8hr trips.

FREE FISHING
Lots of fish to be caught while fishing from the Churchill Barriers, ask if you need to hire tackle.

DISCOVER ORKNEY TOURS
Luxury 8 seated coach and walking guided sight seeing tours.

ORKNEY MARINE-LIFE AQUARIUM
A remarkable variety of sea life on display, enjoy a close up encounter with remarkable creatures.

PONY TREKKING
Happily catering for all abilities

GOLF
Clubs and Trolley hire also available.
New 9 hole golf course in St. Margaret's Hope just 4 miles from the Hotel.

FOLK MUSIC
Usually this is on the first Saturday of the month, but please call us for confirmation.